Big Kids: The Perfect Excuse To Give Up Elf On The Shelf

Welcome to This Glorious Mess Big Kids. A twice-weekly look at parenting as it really is - confusing, exhausting, inspiring, funny, and full of surprises. So many surprises! This time of year can get pretty overwhelming.  Do you really need to buy presents for the whole extended family? When does Santa stop visiting? When can we give up on Elf on the Shelf?  Every family does Christmas differently, and sometimes it can feel like a lot of effort for limited to pay off.  On today's episode, Holly and Andrew are here to help make your Christmas easy. They're answering all your festive questions in the lead up to Christmas.  THE END BITS GET IN TOUCH Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at [email protected] CREDITS Hosts: Holly Wainwright & Andrew Daddo Producer: Mikayla Floriano  Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and we aim to get to 1,000. Find out more at mamamia.com.au Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.